I loved this one, Kaitlyn. Such a great reminder to not let our perfectionism paralyze us —life is so much easier when we go with the flow, literally! Perfect ♓️ season missive 🥹🥰🫧🫶🏻✨
Ahhh thank you, Gwen 🥹❤️ I felt myself thinking, "why the heck am I writing about my sandwich?!" And just went with where the wind blew me 🤣 I'm glad it landed 🫶 and yessss that Pisces flow, wisdom from the Pisces queen 👑 herself!!! Love you!!!
When we embrace imperfection, we’re able to take action with more ease
That’s should be taught to everyone from grade school through high school. The stakes always felt so high, we just need to begin. It’s gonna be a mess when we start, but that’s totally natural. Nothing starts perfectly.
It's so true! Thank you for mentioning that it should be taught in school. I completely agree.
I remember being disappointed in myself when I would 'only' get 100% on a test that offered bonus points. Now looking back, I realise how ridiculous that sounds. We are expected to be the best without mistakes and it's so unhealthy and unrealistic. Like you said, "the stakes always felt so high."
Thank you for reading and sharing your wisdom, Derek!
Such a delicious read, Kaitlyn! I live in an "ingredient household," although this is my first time hearing that term. At the same time, I have no interest in cooking and basically just eat the same simple things on repeat (things that take no more than 10 minutes to make). For me, shopping for food is where perfectionism paralysis sets in: Like, which oranges should I choose? If veggies aren't local and fresh, is their nutrient density even worth it? Are these eggs from chickens that got to roam outdoors and eat what chickens are supposed to eat? Etc.
In our current home, I'm spoiled because my partner shops at the local farmers' markets regularly. Most of the meat we eat is from animals raised by Farmer Ralph and his family, right down the road!
Thank you, Dana! I feel that as well—no interest in cooking over here either, and I tend to cook the same things on repeat too. I'm a creature of habit, especially since sobriety. I wonder if you feel that, too? Simple routines feel grounding to me and keep me on track.
Ahhhh yes, I can see how shopping could bring up those feelings!! Especially in an area where there are so many options (from supermarkets to local and everything in between). I bet with the spring and summer seasons coming in Nova Scotia, there will be even more local options popping up! I love going to the valley in the summer to visit my brother and enjoying all of the local markets—it's one of my favourite things about going home. I'm lucky here to live in a small town in Thailand where there are less imported options and more local farmers; so the paralysis isn't quite as heavy there for me, but I can see how it's challenging where you are.
I also love that you know the farmer by name! You can't get much fresher than that!!
I miss food in Thailand so much! Especially from the street vendors and outdoor markets. And yeah, the local food on the south shore is such a blessing. Nearly everything we eat was raised or grown nearby.
And yes! Sobriety has definitely influenced my eating patterns. I ate simply prior to getting sober, but would regularly eat to the point of overeating or have a binge night, get take away, etc. The alcohol "gave me permission" to eat in ways that made me feel worse, rather than better. Without drinking, I have zero interest going to extremes with food. I'd rather be happy and comfortable with my meals...and look forward to the NEXT meal rather than overdoing it.
The food is amazing!! Which is one more reason I don't enjoy cooking at home 🤣
I can most definitely relate to a similar relationship with food before and after. Thank you for sharing your experience, Dana. It's helpful to hear from others like you who have experienced it, too.
Oh wow, so much of what you've shared resonates with me! The foodpanda deliveries of unhealthy & greasy meals, the paralysis of cooking for oneself (it's so much easier when I cook for two people). Even the part about the spreadsheet budget making you realize just how much of your hard-earned moolah is going towards marked-up, expensive and nutritionally-lacking meals. I feel much less alone in my struggles now 😅🥰
Thank you for sharing! We will persevere and push forward, one chicken-sandwich-mountain at a time. 😁
I loved this one, Kaitlyn. Such a great reminder to not let our perfectionism paralyze us —life is so much easier when we go with the flow, literally! Perfect ♓️ season missive 🥹🥰🫧🫶🏻✨
Ahhh thank you, Gwen 🥹❤️ I felt myself thinking, "why the heck am I writing about my sandwich?!" And just went with where the wind blew me 🤣 I'm glad it landed 🫶 and yessss that Pisces flow, wisdom from the Pisces queen 👑 herself!!! Love you!!!
Agreed 💓
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When we embrace imperfection, we’re able to take action with more ease
That’s should be taught to everyone from grade school through high school. The stakes always felt so high, we just need to begin. It’s gonna be a mess when we start, but that’s totally natural. Nothing starts perfectly.
Great read, thanks for posting this.
It's so true! Thank you for mentioning that it should be taught in school. I completely agree.
I remember being disappointed in myself when I would 'only' get 100% on a test that offered bonus points. Now looking back, I realise how ridiculous that sounds. We are expected to be the best without mistakes and it's so unhealthy and unrealistic. Like you said, "the stakes always felt so high."
Thank you for reading and sharing your wisdom, Derek!
Thank you for the post. I really would love to see more people embrace this line of thinking. We'd all be so much healthier ;)
We sure would!! 🙌
Such a delicious read, Kaitlyn! I live in an "ingredient household," although this is my first time hearing that term. At the same time, I have no interest in cooking and basically just eat the same simple things on repeat (things that take no more than 10 minutes to make). For me, shopping for food is where perfectionism paralysis sets in: Like, which oranges should I choose? If veggies aren't local and fresh, is their nutrient density even worth it? Are these eggs from chickens that got to roam outdoors and eat what chickens are supposed to eat? Etc.
In our current home, I'm spoiled because my partner shops at the local farmers' markets regularly. Most of the meat we eat is from animals raised by Farmer Ralph and his family, right down the road!
Thank you, Dana! I feel that as well—no interest in cooking over here either, and I tend to cook the same things on repeat too. I'm a creature of habit, especially since sobriety. I wonder if you feel that, too? Simple routines feel grounding to me and keep me on track.
Ahhhh yes, I can see how shopping could bring up those feelings!! Especially in an area where there are so many options (from supermarkets to local and everything in between). I bet with the spring and summer seasons coming in Nova Scotia, there will be even more local options popping up! I love going to the valley in the summer to visit my brother and enjoying all of the local markets—it's one of my favourite things about going home. I'm lucky here to live in a small town in Thailand where there are less imported options and more local farmers; so the paralysis isn't quite as heavy there for me, but I can see how it's challenging where you are.
I also love that you know the farmer by name! You can't get much fresher than that!!
I miss food in Thailand so much! Especially from the street vendors and outdoor markets. And yeah, the local food on the south shore is such a blessing. Nearly everything we eat was raised or grown nearby.
And yes! Sobriety has definitely influenced my eating patterns. I ate simply prior to getting sober, but would regularly eat to the point of overeating or have a binge night, get take away, etc. The alcohol "gave me permission" to eat in ways that made me feel worse, rather than better. Without drinking, I have zero interest going to extremes with food. I'd rather be happy and comfortable with my meals...and look forward to the NEXT meal rather than overdoing it.
The food is amazing!! Which is one more reason I don't enjoy cooking at home 🤣
I can most definitely relate to a similar relationship with food before and after. Thank you for sharing your experience, Dana. It's helpful to hear from others like you who have experienced it, too.
Oh wow, so much of what you've shared resonates with me! The foodpanda deliveries of unhealthy & greasy meals, the paralysis of cooking for oneself (it's so much easier when I cook for two people). Even the part about the spreadsheet budget making you realize just how much of your hard-earned moolah is going towards marked-up, expensive and nutritionally-lacking meals. I feel much less alone in my struggles now 😅🥰
Thank you for sharing! We will persevere and push forward, one chicken-sandwich-mountain at a time. 😁
The struggle is so real! I'm right here with ya, Ru! 🙌